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Recent Examples of kitschy
By the 21st century many Bostonians found the nickname old-fashioned and kitschy, but that doesn’t make the idea of Boston baked beans any less delicious.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Long associated with kitschy vacation souvenirs and childhood camp jewelry, today’s beading feels markedly more refined, offering a statement-making alternative that complements the season’s polished yet maximal resortwear.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Seashell designs lean directly into this year’s kitschy, mermaid-core fantasy.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Magic 84 announced the Si Papa closing on social media, thanking Kush Hospitality for use of the space, which used to be Vicky’s House, a retro milkshake bar with a kitschy 1980s design.
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Connie Ogle
june 15,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Thematically, the park was a nostalgic throwback, with a classic — if sometimes kitschy — presentation of American iconography and history.
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Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Once considered delightfully kitschy relics of suburban Americana, porch geese are waddling their way back into the spotlight.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
In an expert parody of early white-guy rap and kitschy appreciation of same, Mooney and Bennett play a couple of goofballs rap-narrating their trip to a burger place.
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Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
The interior is a mix of industrial loft and kitschy neighborhood pub, with a massive back bar that houses one of the most impressive spirit collections in the country.
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Mariette Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Long associated with kitschy vacation souvenirs and childhood camp jewelry, today’s beading feels markedly more refined, offering a statement-making alternative that complements the season’s polished yet maximal resortwear.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Seashell designs lean directly into this year’s kitschy, mermaid-core fantasy.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Magic 84 announced the Si Papa closing on social media, thanking Kush Hospitality for use of the space, which used to be Vicky’s House, a retro milkshake bar with a kitschy 1980s design.
—
Connie Ogle
june 15,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Thematically, the park was a nostalgic throwback, with a classic — if sometimes kitschy — presentation of American iconography and history.
—
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Once considered delightfully kitschy relics of suburban Americana, porch geese are waddling their way back into the spotlight.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
In an expert parody of early white-guy rap and kitschy appreciation of same, Mooney and Bennett play a couple of goofballs rap-narrating their trip to a burger place.
—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
The interior is a mix of industrial loft and kitschy neighborhood pub, with a massive back bar that houses one of the most impressive spirit collections in the country.
—
Mariette Williams,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kitschy
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The Formica interior is from the 1960s and is wonderfully kitsch, perfect for that Insta photo.
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Chawinga, the back-to-back league MVP, has been a top on-field producer for the Current since arriving in 2024 as a relative unknown, despite gaudy statistics at Chinese club Wuhan Jianghan.
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Rewarding other prospects for putting up gaudy stats against lesser competition may not be the fairest way to judge this year’s defensemen class, but those production trends seem to be a factor for talent evaluators.
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And yes, the bottles are kind of garish, but don’t judge a fragrance based on its packaging!
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There are few things a Los Angeles local is less likely to do than take a Hollywood sightseeing tour on a big, garish bus.
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So graceful and powerful, without feeling tawdry.
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Chicago stories, books about music or celebrities, history lessons, or tawdry, trashy novels that are secretly good?
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The showy, low-maintenance shrub is resistant to pests and diseases and thrives in partial sun to partial shade.
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Hibiscus plants add tropical flair to summer gardens with their large, showy flowers and glossy green foliage.
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There were many business, political and corporate VIPs on hand, including Aurora Mayor John Laesch, who did not speak at the event but stood quietly in the crowd, listening and taking pictures of the glitzy surroundings and boisterous activities.
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Each one becomes a part of the fabric of Fashion Week, but their disparate problems are a far cry from the glitzy event’s self-importance.
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The rapper blends her innate New York style with high fashion and luxury footwear styles, creating ultra-unique and flashy looks.
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Within the flashy dance numbers and power ballads, American musicals often hold up a mirror to society.
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Decorated with cool gray tones, marble and leather accents, and crisp white bedding, the rooms feel upscale but not ostentatious.
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In the week ahead, some hard realities of the office have threatened to overshadow the ostentatious UFC mixed martial arts extravaganza, where combatants sealed inside a wire-mesh octagon try to punch, kick, chop and pummel each other into submission.
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“Kitschy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kitschy. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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